Ethan Couch: who is the 'affluenza' teen on the run?

Wealthy teenager was spared prison after psychologist diagnosed him with 'affluenza'

Ethan Couch
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US marshals are leading a manhunt for Ethan Couch – the Texas teenager spared jail for the drink-driving manslaughter of four people following claims he suffered from 'affluenza' – after he allegedly violated the terms of his probation.

Who is Ethan Couch?

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